49ers can't say 'sorry' enough  May 15, 2008
Asian American leaders told San Francisco 49ers co-owner John York on Tuesday that they want more than an apology for the team's bawdy training film that stereotyped Chinese Americans as bespectacled and bucktoothed ... "This is not something that reflects the ideals and values of the San Francisco 49ers.". (Yahoo News -- Asian Americans)

Goodell deems Pats case closed  May 14, 2008
Martz, currently the offensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers, said he would never imply that anything untoward occurred during that walk-through at the Louisiana Superdome, where the following day the Patriots would win 20-17. The only play that was pretty weird was when we were in the red zone in the fourth quarter, we had Marshall Faulk go out for a pass and they tackled him, Martz said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

Arash MarkaziON THE SCENE  May 14, 2008
While no one knows the position better than Montana, who won four Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers, he never wanted to pressure his two sons into playing football, almost to a fault as both didn't start playing until they got to high school, with Nate, 18, playing basketball first before shifting his attention to football. "I actually wish I had done a couple things earlier with them," says Montana, who resides in Northern California's Contra Costa County. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)

Pelini hopes to restore Nebraska tradition  May 13, 2008
"In between his season at Nebraska and his highly-successful stint at LSU, Pelini spent the 2004 season as co-defensive coordinator at Oklahoma. After the one season as graduate assistant at Iowa, he moved on to the high school ranks as quarterback coach at Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown in 1993, before taking a huge leap to the professional ranks.He broke into the NFL as defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers, helping the 49ers beat San Diego 49-26 in Super Bowl XXIX.... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

Fans want to rest eternally with 'the team'  May 13, 2008
Al Everest, now the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers, ran into -- and around -- the Cowboys' no scattering policy years ago. Everest's namesake uncle Al, was a big Cowboy fan and knew his football-oriented family -- his brother Andy was a coach and his nephews played and coached football -- would always think of him when they saw Texas Stadium if his ashes were scattered there. (CNN -- US)

Guillory's ties  May 12, 2008
The dealership is co-owned by former San Francisco 49ers Lott and Keena Turner. Tracy Toyota doesn't carry the Infiniti brand. (ESPN -- College Basketball)

Prop. G offers viable vision for Hunters Point  May 12, 2008
Of course, the project has drawn wide regional interest because of its inclusion of a possible new stadium site for the San Francisco 49ers. Lennar has enlisted Carmen Policy, the 49ers' president during their glory years, to help push Proposition G. Policy, who maintains close connections within the NFL, has said there is no doubt that the league would prefer to have a team in San Francisco instead of suburban Santa Clara. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

Fans long to be scattered on sporting sites  May 11, 2008
Al Everest, now the special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers, ran into and around the Cowboys no scattering policy years ago. Everest s namesake uncle Al, was a big Cowboy fan and knew his football-oriented family his brother Andy was a coach and his nephews played and coached football would always think of him when they saw Texas Stadium if his ashes were scattered there. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

'Spygate' rankles Dolphins  May 11, 2008
The sputtering Dolphins' offense, coming off a pointless performance the week before against the San Francisco 49ers, made the rematch close by rallying with 10 points in the fourth quarter. Their lone touchdown was a 10-yard Jay Fiedler pass to Jeff Ogden with 1:28 to play. (The Palm Beach Post)

Fans past the end  May 10, 2008
"But we don't really feel it's appropriate. And besides, these things have a way of turning into elaborate ceremonies, and we don't want a stream of hearses pulling up to the stadium."Al Everest, now special teams coach for the San Francisco 49ers, ran into -- and around -- the Cowboys' no-scattering policy years ago. Everest's namesake uncle Al, was a big Cowboy fan and knew his football-oriented family would always think of him when they saw Texas Stadium if his ashes were scattered there. (News & Observer -- Sports)

Johnson Takes his Shot at the NFL  May 10, 2008
Adams later received a tryout with the San Francisco 49ers, and not long after became a starter for the five-time Super Bowl Champions. Last summer, he signed a contact with the Browns. (Gorhody.com)

Former sports stars face arrest over real-estate suit  May 8, 2008
Oates was a center with the Giants and the San Francisco 49ers and played in three Super Bowls, retiring in 1995. William Kleinknecht may be reached at wkleinknecht@starled ger. (NJ.com -- Times)

Orlando Scandrick: Just a chance  May 8, 2008
outside of Los Angeles, Scandrick loyally followed the San Francisco 49ers specifically cornerback Deion Sanders, after whom he tries to pattern his game. to read the rest of this story. (CowboyUpdate.com)

UFA Polk Turns Heads  May 6, 2008
Polk said that when he wasnt drafted, he heard from more than half a dozen teams, including the Buffalo Bills, the Arizona Cardinals, the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers, but he quickly narrowed it to either the Dolphins or his hometown team. Being from Dallas was really only a small part of it, Polk said. (CowboyUpdate.com)

A big-time chance for those with talent  May 5, 2008
Didn't former Albany Conquest receiver C.J. Brewer from a few years back stick with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad for a spell. More recently, how about all those Albany River Rats who made the down-and-back-and-down trip this past season between South Pearl and Raleigh, N.C., home of the parent club, the Carolina Hurricanes. (Albany Times Union)

2008 Draft Grades from JagNation.com  May 3, 2008
com: 2008 Draft Grades from JagNation. Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Football. (JagsInsider.com)

Balmer Selected In First Round By San Francisco  May 2, 2008
Chapel Hill, N.C. ------ University of North Carolina defensive tackle was selected Saturday in the first round of the NFL Draft (29th overall) by the San Francisco 49ers. Balmer is the 17th first-round draft pick in school history and the first since (2nd overall) and (6th overall) in 2002. (Tarheelblue.com)

NFL draft: Who will emerge?  May 2, 2008
But consider: Last year's class produced three Pro Bowl players in the first 11 picks: Cleveland Browns tackle , Minnesota Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson (the offensive rookie of the year) and San Francisco 49ers defensive rookie of the year , a linebacker. That's never happened before, according to NFL.com senior draft analyst Gil Brandt. (USA Today -- Sports)

Hogs Reponding To Old School Robinson  May 2, 2008
Robinson had four stops with Erickson with the Miami Hurricanes (1994), Seattle (1995-98), Oregon State (1999) and the San Francisco 49ers (2004) ... Coaching Career: St. Louis Rams (secondary) 2006-07; New Orleans Saints (secondary) 2005; San Francisco 49ers (defensive coordinator) 2004; Pittsburgh Steelers (defensive backs) 2000-03; Oregon State (defensive coordinator) 1999; Seattle Seahawks (secondary) 1995-98; Univ. of Miami (secondary) 1994; Fresno State... (HawgsIllustrated.com)

Don't look back ...  May 2, 2008
Insider: Heads up, veterans, draftees want your jobs - CBS News. Insider: Heads up, veterans, draftees want your jobs. (CBS News)

Terry Donahue Named 2008 UCLA Alumnus of the Year  May 2, 2008
In 1999, he was hired by Bill Walsh to become the director of player personnel for the San Francisco 49ers, and in 2001, he was named the general manager of the team, a position he held for four years. Currently, Donahue works as a college football analyst for the NFL Network and for Fox Sports covering NFL games and the Bowl Championship Series. (Uclabruins.com)

Scout.com NFL Draft Report Card  May 2, 2008
San Francisco 49ers: D. Round 1, Pick 29: , DT, North Carolina Round 2, Pick 39: , OG, USC Round 3, Pick 75: , S, Oklahoma Round 4, Pick 107: , C, Texas A&M Round 6, Pick 174: , WR, Virginia Tech Round 7, Pick 214: , OLB, Ohio State. (BearReport.com)

It is evolving, but in Lodi, BOBS group remains vital to youthful sports, recreation  May 2, 2008
Bob Loblaw wrote on Apr 30, 2008 11:20 AM:" The competition for facilities among sports and other groups is not unique to Lodi. I grew up in Redwood City in the 70's, and there were epic battles between the local Little League groups and the San Francisco 49ers (who used to have their facilities in RC) over use of fields. Little League had one side of the facility, the Niners the other, with a big ugly fence in between. If a kid hit a homerun out to left field, it went onto Niner territory and... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

Draft preview  Apr 23, 2008
"A lot of people say it's tougher to figure (small-school) guys out. It's really not," says San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan. "If a guy produces, a guy produces. He's a good football player. There is a reason why he ran for so many yards.". (USA Today -- Sports)

Junior achievement: This year's crop the best ever in NFL draft?  Apr 23, 2008
"It could be," says Scot McCloughan, general manager of the San Francisco 49ers. "When the underclassmen come out, they are usually good players. There are positives you're getting a younger guy a year early. But there are as many negatives, in terms of physical and mental maturity.". (USA Today -- Sports)

Dolphins make OT Long No. 1, spoil draft buzz  Apr 23, 2008
In free agency, the team added guard Justin Smiley, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers. Now it has Jake Long, who allowed only one sack in his final season at Michigan to Vernon Gholston of Ohio State and is recognized as an accomplished run blocker. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

Scout's Intersite Mock Draft: Part II  Apr 23, 2008
No. 29: San Francisco 49ers. DE Auburn. (BearReport.com)

NFL Draft: How Times Have Changed  Apr 23, 2008
Washington selected the center in the 9th round, with the 115th overall pick, three spots after the Chicago Bears drafted Bulldogs teammate Larry Rakestraw, and well behind Jim Wilson, a fellow UGA lineman who went to the San Francisco 49ers in round four as a future pick. Until that moment, Hauss had planned on using his PE degree to coach. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)

Tight end a sore spot in '08  Apr 22, 2008
has played just two full seasons (both with the San Francisco 49ers the last in 2004) in his seven-year career. He played 14 games last season, starting 12, and missed the '03 and '05 seasons with injuries. (USA Today -- Sports)

VikingBuzz BLOG  Apr 22, 2008
According to the , Filipe has been contacted by the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers. Neither team has committed to drafting him in this coming weekend's draft, but he could become a priority free agent after the 6-foot-2, 300-pound defensive tackle showed quick feet and the burst to turn in a 4. (VikingUpdate.com)

SEVENTH HEAVEN  Apr 21, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)

NFL Draft looms for several Commodores  Apr 21, 2008
Ranked 13th among all projected receivers by ESPN, Bennett's questionable breakaway speed and lack of prototypical first round receiver size, might keep him out of the first round but many NFL franchises may take a look at the Alabama native including the Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St.Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers ... Some teams who may look to select Gatewood in the final two rounds may include the Tennessee Titans,... (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)

Smith Knows What McFadden Is Going Through  Apr 20, 2008
Lance Alworth 1962 8 San Francisco 49ers. Jamaal Anderson 2007 8 Atlanta Falcons. (HawgsIllustrated.com)

2008 NFL Draft preview  Apr 20, 2008
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)

79th Annual Blue-Gold Game Set For Saturday  Apr 20, 2008
Young was a first-round pick (seventh overall selection) of the San Francisco 49ers in 1994 and he played 14 seasons in the NFL before retiring after the 2007 season. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection, was named the '99 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, helped the 49ers to the Super Bowl XXIX title and retired as the 49ers' all-time sack leader with 89. (Und.com)

Rumor Mill in Full Force as Draft Approaches  Apr 19, 2008
Owners of the seventh overall pick due to their trade during last year's draft with the San Francisco 49ers, the Patriots aren't opposed to the idea of moving up to secure a unique pass rusher like Vernon Gholston. They may look to swing a deal with Kansas City at No. 5 to leapfrog ahead of the rival Jets. (ColtsNews.US)

Supporters to host campaign tailgates  Apr 18, 2008
Robinson, now a running back for the San Francisco 49ers, was asked to participate in the tailgate by Penn State quarterbacks coach Jay Paterno, a supporter of Obama. Mike Stewart, Students for Barack Obama president, said Robinson would be joined by former defensive end Tamba Hali, former wide receiver Bryant Johnson and former wide receivers coach Kenny Jackson at tomorrow's tailgate. (Daily Collegian, PA)

All-Time First Round Mock Draft  Apr 18, 2008
Ronnie Lott, S USC taken by San Francisco 49ers, 1981 ... Jerry Rice, WR Mississippi Valley St taken by San Francisco 49ers, 1985 ... Harris Barton, OL North Carolina taken by San Francisco 49ers, 1987. (CowboyUpdate.com)

FOS Blue-White Weekend Events  Apr 18, 2008
Robinson, the running back for the San Francisco 49ers, has a new business of his own: Excell, a marketing firm. We are also expecting appearances by representatives from Penn's Civilians, the philanthropy founded by former Lion Rick Sayles that will be holding a celebrity fund-raising banquet Friday evening. (LionNews.com)

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Manning, Willis offer words of inspiration  Apr 16, 2008
Manning quarterbacked the New York Giants to a Super Bowl title and was the Super Bowl MVP this past season, while Willis was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year with the San Francisco 49ers. They just did a magnificent job, Nutt said of Manning and Willis. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

NFL schedule announced: Steelers' path is toughest  Apr 16, 2008
They've got four trips to the West Coast, playing at the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. The Raiders' game will mark receiver Randy Moss' return to Oakland, where he spent two seasons before being traded to the Patriots. (USA Today -- Sports)

NFL Schedule  Apr 16, 2008
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks ... Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers ... San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

49ers can't say 'sorry' enough  Apr 16, 2008
Asian American leaders told San Francisco 49ers co-owner John York on Tuesday that they want more than an apology for the team's bawdy training film that stereotyped Chinese Americans as bespectacled and bucktoothed ... "This is not something that reflects the ideals and values of the San Francisco 49ers.". (Yahoo News -- Asian Americans)

Bills '08: Dolphins in Toronto  Apr 16, 2008
11/30 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 1:00 PM Sun. 12/7 MIAMI DOLPHINS 1:00 PM Sun. (R News)

Ms. Magazine vet tackles 49ers' PR challenge  Apr 16, 2008
A diminutive blonde in her early 40s, Ms. Lang is dwarfed by the gigantic lineman that are the public face of the San Francisco 49ers. She learned the passion fans feel for football while attending Ohio State University during the Woody Hayes era and by growing up with four older brothers. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

Notebook: Offensive line a top draft priority  Apr 14, 2008
San Francisco 49ers NFL Football. SFIllustrated is the number one source for San Francisco 49ers news. (SFIllustrated.com)

Eli, Willis say Nutt just right for Rebs  Apr 13, 2008
Willis was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after totaling 174 tackles for the San Francisco 49ers last season. The former All-American said that after watching just one workout under Nutt, he could sense the team's attitude change. (The Clarion-Ledger)

Manning, Willis take another walk through The Grove  Apr 13, 2008
San Francisco 49ers' linebacker Patrick Willis, last season's NFC Defensive Rookie of the Year, also made the trek through The Grove. "Just walking down through there, it brought back memories," Willis said. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)

Rebels focus on future, past today  Apr 12, 2008
The annual Red-Blue intra-squad scrimmage will kick off at 1 p.m., but the day will also be a time to honor two recent Ole Miss heroes in New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis. The presence of Manning and Willis plus the excitement surrounding new head coach Houston Nutt have Ole Miss officials expecting a record attendance. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

Kelly blames OU for disappointing 40 at pro day  Apr 10, 2008
" Speck said Kelly's performance in other drills was competitive if not better than other top receivers, even if it wasn't up to his usual standards. He also pointed out that some scouts had Kelly clocked faster than the time that was officially recorded. Speck said Kelly was visiting the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday afternoon and also intended to meet with the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins. He said Kelly would be willing to run for any... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)

Ledford returns to Greenville  Apr 10, 2008
In all, he played four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers (1999-2000, 2003-2004) while also spending time on the Jacksonville Jaguars (2000), Carolina Panthers (2001), Cleveland Browns (2005) and New Orleans Saints' (2006 preseason) rosters. After signing with the 49ers as a free agent in 1999, Ledford made his professional game-day debut a year later before experiencing his top season in 2003, which included action in a career-eight games and one start. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)

Pre-Draft Team Needs: Detroit Lions  Apr 9, 2008
OL - He got a job with the Lions because of Mike Martz who is now with the San Francisco 49ers. RB - The power back will handle a short-yardage role with the. (BearReport.com)

Joe Montana speaking at Cal State East Bay's Hayward Economic Summit  Apr 9, 2008
Montana is slated to speak at 9:30 a.m. on "Building a Winning Team." The former quarterback played for 14 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, winning four Super Bowl games and winning MVP honors in 1989 and 1990. Montana was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. (East Bay Business Times, CA)

Proposal scores big at 'boring' football game  Apr 8, 2008
On a visit to Phoenix to visit his family, John Papasavas proposed to Julie Tisdale on the giant scoreboard during an NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers. Related Stories. (Anchorage Daily News)

Opinion: Nebraska's Pelini simple man with simple plan  Apr 8, 2008
" Pelini learned from the best during a fast-track career in which an early stop was as a 26-year-old assistant for the San Francisco 49ers. He was coaching defensive backs older than him. Didn't matter. Pelini earned their respect because he worked hard and he taught them things that made them better. "I learned a lot from George Seifert," says Pelini. "Some little things. He'd say to an assistant, 'That's not how we do it around here. (MSNBC -- Sports)

Complete 2008 preseason schedule  Apr 5, 2008
San Francisco 49ers at Oakland Raiders ... Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers ... San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears. (ESPN -- Football News)

Jacob Scharnhorst Named New Strength And Conditioning Coach At Utah State  Apr 5, 2008
Scharnhorst replaces Mark Uyeyama who recently resigned to accept a similar position with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. (Utahstateaggies.com)

Cyclist convicted in BALCO case lashes out  Apr 5, 2008
The federal government steroids probe has ensnared a number of elite athletes, including home run king Barry Bonds, track star Marion Jones and former San Francisco 49ers player Dana Stubblefield. Investigators are also looking into whether pitcher Roger Clemens lied when he told Congress he never used performance-enhancing drugs. (MSNBC -- Sports)

A VIP act of friendship  Apr 5, 2008
He continued to follow Lamonica with the Oakland Raiders, but was also drawn to San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, also a Notre Dame grad.. "Anything to do with Notre Dame," McNamara said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

2008 Preseason Games Announced  Apr 5, 2008
Chicago Bears NFL Football. com - The only magazine exclusively dedicated to your Chicago Bears and the #1 website for Chicago Bears insiders. (BearReport.com)

More of this story  Apr 4, 2008
San Francisco 49ers in the 80 s. You bet. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

Coaches laud Dolphins signees  Apr 4, 2008
PALM BEACH San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan said he thinks the Dolphins got a good deal when they signed his former right guard, Justin Smiley. Nolan said Smiley was the odd man out with the 49ers at a position with two up-and-coming talents, David Baas and Adam Snyder. (The Palm Beach Post)

Davis inspires with pursuit of NFL dream  Apr 4, 2008
This site last updated on, Thursday, April 03, 2008. Publication Date: Thursday, April 03, 2008. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

Bengals' Henry charged with assault  Apr 3, 2008
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry, left, makes a touchdown reception past San Francisco 49ers safety Michael Lewis in the second quarter of a football game in San Francisco, in this Dec. 15, 2007 file photo. Wide receiver Chris Henry was back in court last week after being ticketed for driving with expired Kentucky license plates. (Anchorage Daily News)

Gators hope McCarney can provide spark  Apr 3, 2008
2006 championship game starters E Jarvis Moss: First-round pick of the Denver Broncos E Derrick Harvey: Projected first-round pick in April T Ray McDonald: Third-round pick of San Francisco 49ers T Steven Harris: Undrafted free agent for the Broncos 2006 other key linemen T Marcus Thomas: Fourth-round pick of Broncos T Joe Cohen: Fourth-round pick of the 49ers. 2008 projected starters E : 13 starts, 64 tackles last season E : one start, 20 tackles last season T : nine career starts, out this... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

Phillips apparently leaves Reb squad  Apr 2, 2008
In his rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers, linebacker Willis was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and was named to the Pro Bowl after making 226 tackles. - David Brandt. (The Clarion-Ledger)

Photo doctored to pull off NFL fakery  Apr 2, 2008
During Romanowski's 16-year NFL career, he appeared in 243 consecutive games, an NFL record for linebackers, and won four Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. But he made just as many headlines off the field. (The Palm Beach Post)

Here Come The Super-Stadiums  Apr 2, 2008
The San Francisco 49ers have been pining for one, even talking with officials in nearby Santa Clara, Calif. Minnesota's baseball team, the Twins, already have a new stadium set to open in 2010. (Forbes -- Business)

Manning, Willis highlight Grove Bowl  Apr 1, 2008
As a rookie linebacker with the San Francisco 49ers, Willis was named 2007 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by The Associated Press, earned All-Pro honors and participated in the Pro Bowl after leading the NFL in tackles with 226, including 143 solo hits. Manning and Willis, who played one year (2003) together as Rebels, enjoyed All-America careers during their days at Ole Miss. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)

Spring Football Practice Opens Today  Apr 1, 2008
Cignetti, who brings 19 years of coaching experience at both the collegiate and professional levels to the program, joins the Bears after coaching the San Francisco 49ers' quarterbacks for the 2007 campaign ... He had a one-year stop at San Jose State as the cornerbacks coach in 2005 after two seasons on the San Francisco 49ers staff. (Calbears.com)

Matterson defends Chambers trial  Mar 31, 2008
Chambers, a pariah in British sporting circles since his positive test to the anabolic steroid tetrahydrogestrinone (THG) in 2003, has previously trialled with the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League and played with the Hamburg Sea Devils in the now defunct NFL Europe. But the 29-year-old has little in the way of rugby league experience to draw upon, prompting many commentators in the UK to dismiss his proposed shift to the Tigers as a stunt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

Mock draft: Putting team insiders on the clock  Mar 31, 2008
(from San Francisco 49ers). The Patriots lost their first-round pick, but a trade with the 49ers gives New England the No. 7 overall selection. (ESPN -- Football News)

Hair today, gone tomorrow for NFL players?  Mar 31, 2008
"The nameplate is on his back; the number is on his back,'' the San Francisco 49ers coach said Sunday, the day before the NFL's meetings officially begin. "That's what we want the fans to see. Not his hair. (MSNBC -- Sports)

Raw potential of Pitt O-lineman Otah is alluring  Mar 31, 2008
" Invited to the NFL scouting combine in February, Otah turned in a 40-yard dash time of 5.56 seconds as clocked by the NFL Network. His agent, Eric Metz, says Otah chose to run even though he was still recovering from a high ankle sprain. Metz says Otah will run again for the NFL scouts in April after he fully recovers. Offensive tackles don't have to be sprinters. Yet whether Otah has the nimble feet and quickness to play left tackle in the pros remains to be seen. Mike Nolan, coach of the San... (USA Today -- Sports)

Chambers set for Castleford talks  Mar 29, 2008
The 29-year-old tried to break into American Football in 2004 and had a brief spell with the San Francisco 49ers. His return to athletics has not been welcomed by the sport's governing bodies, receiving wide criticism from the British Olympic Association and UK athletics. (International Herald Tribune)

Sochor To Be Honored By Positive Coaching Alliance  Mar 28, 2008
An appearance by NFL Hall of Fame and San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl Champion quarterback Steve Young. Presentations by PCA National Advisory Board member, U.S. Olympic Basketball Gold Medalist and NCAA Champion Jennifer Azzi. (Ucdavisaggies.com)

Niners QB Smith ready to move past troubles  Mar 28, 2008
" Watch the entire news conference.Rotoworld.comBy GREG BEACHAMAssociated Press Sportsupdated 7:02 p.m. ET March 27, 2008SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -Alex Smith is back in the weight room and on the San Francisco 49ers' practice fields, working to get healthy for an uncertain future with his fourth offensive coordinator in four NFL seasons.At least the quarterback has resolved his differences with his head coach, he claims. Four months ago, that relationship seemed more damaged than the former... (MSNBC -- Sports)

49ers can't say 'sorry' enough  Mar 28, 2008
Asian American leaders told San Francisco 49ers co-owner John York on Tuesday that they want more than an apology for the team's bawdy training film that stereotyped Chinese Americans as bespectacled and bucktoothed ... "This is not something that reflects the ideals and values of the San Francisco 49ers.". (Yahoo News -- Asian Americans)

Seahawks' Trufant gets $50.2 million deal  Mar 27, 2008
" Watch the entire news conference.Rotoworld.comSlide showDice-Ks adoring fans, true March Madness, brutal day for a weightlifter, and more.more photosupdated 9:15 p.m. ET March 26, 2008KIRKLAND, Wash. - Come on down to Marcus Trufants wedding on Saturday. Hell be able to foot the bill. The Pro Bowl cornerback and his hometown Seattle Seahawks agreed Wednesday to a $50.2 million, six-year contract that runs through 2013. Agent Doug Hendrickson said the deal for the 11th overall... (MSNBC -- Sports)

49ers can't even cheat right  Mar 27, 2008
In other words, All Right, You San Francisco 49ers. The Westies got nailed by Sheriff Goodell for tampering with Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs, and we would say "allegedly" to go along with the 49ers' spin except that NFL teams basically have to get caught naked to be convicted of not wearing the proper socks. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

Six Honorary Coaches Representing Six Decades for Blue-Gold Spring Game  Mar 27, 2008
Young was a first-round pick (seventh overall selection) of the San Francisco 49ers in 1994 and he played 14 seasons in the NFL before retiring after the 2007 season. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection, was named the '99 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, helped the 49ers to the Super Bowl XXIX title and retired as the 49ers' all-time sack leader with 89. (Und.com)

Coach Weis Press Conference Transcript (March 26)  Mar 27, 2008
In the '90s I was happy to be able to get Bryant Young to return to us after retiring from his illustrious career with the San Francisco 49ers. Chicago guy, started defensive line from '91 to '93 and captain in '93; and he was out of the country, all over the place until we could run him down, but he's coming and we are pretty excited about it. (Und.com)

Trufant, Seahawks agree to $50.2 mil extension  Mar 27, 2008
Last year, signed an $80 million, eight-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Last week, the traded with Atlanta for and then gave Hall a $70 million, seven-year deal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)

Ninerslose pick for tampering  Mar 25, 2008
" Watch the entire news conference.Rotoworld.comSlide showDice-Ks adoring fans, true March Madness, brutal day for a weightlifter, and more.more photosupdated 10:31 p.m. ET March 24, 2008NEW YORK - The San Francisco 49ers forfeited their fifth-round pick in next months NFL draft after commissioner Roger Goodell said they tampered with Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs. In a statement released by the league Monday, Goodell also said the teams will switch picks in the third round of the... (MSNBC -- Sports)